Jonny

Hebrew

"God is gracious"

Jonny Origin and Meaning

The name Jonny is a boy's name.

Jonny is a masculine name primarily functioning as a diminutive or informal version of Jonathan, which derives from the Hebrew name "Yehonatan" meaning "gift of Jehovah" or "God has given." Jonny offers a friendlier, more approachable alternative to the more formal Jonathan. While sometimes used as a standalone name on birth certificates, it's more commonly a nickname. The spelling with two 'n's distinguishes it slightly from the variation Johnny. This name carries a youthful, casual energy and has been moderately popular in English-speaking countries. Jonny has associations with relaxed, down-to-earth personalities and has been used for various characters in popular culture and sports figures.

Popularity of the name Jonny

• 961 England 2016

Famous People Named Jonny

• Jonathan Richard Guy "Jonny" Greenwood English guitarist of Radiohead
• Jonathan "Jonny" Marray English tennis player
• Jonathan "Jonny" Wilkinson England rugby player
• Jonny William Flynn American basketball player
• Jonny Coffer English songwriter and producer
• Jonathan Marc "Jonny" Bairstow English cricketer
• Jonathan Monroe "Jonny" Craig American,Canadian singer,songwriter
• Jonny Storm (born Jonathan Whitcombe) English pro wrestler
• Jonathan Johnson "Jonny" Gomes American baseball player
• Jonny Lang (born Jon Gordon Langseth) American blues musician

The name Jonny in Pop Culture

• "Jonny Quest " animated TV series and its main character
• Jonny Raymond character on TV's "Pretty Little Liars"